Irish actor Jonathan Rhys-Myers, who starred in the indie hit film, “Bend it Like Beckham,” will play Elvis Presley in CBS’ new warts-and-all, four-part miniseries about The King’s life.

Rhys-Myers was cast mainly because of his uncanny resemblance to the Elvis, the miniseries executive producer Howard Braunstein told a reporter.

“He was the first person I’d ever thought of for the role,” Braunstein said. “I watched ‘Bend it Like Beckham,’ and when you see him, you just say ‘He is Elvis.’ [Rhys-Myers] has the physical look and the style that embodies Elvis, both the sweetness and the sex appeal.”

Braunstein’s choice of words is interesting, considering that CBS held an open casting call last month seeking an actor to play Elvis. Despite its warts-and-all approach, the miniseries is sanctioned by Presley’s estate.

The film’s producers say that “Elvis” will not follow the singer’s whole life, but will focus on just one part of it – the open casting call had asked for actors between the ages of 18-33.